lordy, lordy. now you are talking Kentucky.
what else do you drive? while i would strongly suggest the Performance Center schools it is always helpful to be able to drive your own vehicles at speed.
for research topics, Autocross, HPDE,
www.THSCC.com ,
www.24hoursoflemons.com ,
www.chumpcar.com ,
www.bimmerforums.com
find yourself an E36 with a 5 speed and go at it like you mean it.